Failure to Maintain and Document Safe Operation of Patient Care Electrical Equipment
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain patient care electrical equipment in safe operating condition for a resident using an alternating pressure mattress. The facility did not have a policy regarding the maintenance of patient care electrical equipment, and there was no documentation available for the inspection or maintenance of the mattress. On observation, the resident was found lying in bed with the mattress, and reported having to sit in the lobby the previous day due to the mattress malfunctioning and feeling uncomfortable. The Corporate Executive confirmed that the Maintenance Director was unaware of the electrical testing requirement for the mattress, resulting in the absence of maintenance records.